Photo courtesy of Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Smyrna
Smyrna, Tennessee
Age 88
Christine Alice VanderVen Longyear, age 88, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 8, 2017. A native of Holland, Michigan, she was preceded in death by her parents, James H. and Joanna Deckker VanderVen, and her loving husband, Boyd David Longyear.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna. Brother Henry Van Kluyve will officiate. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.
Mrs. Longyear is survived by her son, David Longyear of Smyrna; daughter, Miriam Parsley and her husband, Larry of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Joshua Frazier, and Caleb Frazier and his wife Cacey J.; great-grandchild, Cadence Frazier; and sister, Ruth Schuring and her husband William of Byron Center, MI.
Mrs. Longyear was a member of First United Methodist Church in Smyrna. She was a retired nurse at the VA Hospital.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials in memory of Mrs. Longyear can be made to the Parkway Baptist Church Building Fund or to Alive Hospice of Nashville.
Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna.
David & Miriam,
We're so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mom helped me during a difficult time and I'll never forget that. My Mom, Marge van Nus, is recovering from broken bones so I'm including her sympathy also. Praying for God's comfort and peace. If we can send a card please let me know via email one4maus at gmail dot com.
~geri~
geri S.
February 25, 2017 | Camas, WA
David and Miriam,
We send our sympathy in the passing of your Mother. She continued her phone contact with us and frequently said,"to be absent of the body is to be present with the Lord."
Christine Alice was a woman of strong faith who celebrated family values with her husband, children and grandchildren. She was proud to bake a family recipe of brown bread and share with friends.
We believe she has heard the words "Well done, good and faithful servant" and is truly happy in...
Alice & Edward Shenton
February 10, 2017 | Trenton
I am so blessed to have known you and shared great conversations and laughs with you. Thank you for being good to my sister and niece! They love you so. Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Emily Jerles
February 10, 2017 | Clarksville, TN
I'm very sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold on to. May God continue to comfort your family .
JW
February 10, 2017 | GA
Christine always made me feel special and loved
It was one of her many gifts.
David Holloway
February 09, 2017 | Lebanon, TN
